Therapy after collarbone fracture surgery
The therapy after a collarbone surgery is not significantly different from conservative therapy. However, it is particularly important that treatment is started very promptly to prevent complications. In most cases, this means that passive physiotherapeutic exercises are started on the same day after the operation, so that the mobility of the affected shoulder is maintained as far as possible.
Lymphatic drainage to prevent major postoperative swelling is also an integral part of the therapy. For the first two weeks after the operation, a special sling must be worn to relieve the collarbone and give the bone the opportunity to heal. During this time, the therapy consists mainly of passive exercises, in which the patient’s arm is moved by the therapist as far as possible. If the fracture has healed well after about 3-4 weeks, the active part of the therapy can be started after a surgical procedure, whereby mobility, strengthening and stretching exercises are again on the program. In contrast to conservative treatment, the scar tissue that has formed after an operation must of course also be included in the therapy so that the skin and underlying tissue remain flexible.
Summary
In summary, a fracture of the collarbone heals easily and relatively quickly. With a well-prepared therapy plan, those affected can regain full mobility in a short time, so that you can get back into sports or master everyday life without any problems. In order to prevent further injuries, it is advisable to continue the strengthening and stretching exercises learned in the therapy and to warm up sufficiently before sports activities. Under certain circumstances, the use of certain protectors can also be considered, especially if the sports in question are high-risk and you are prone to injuries.
